Tween Tech Gift Ideas – Need to buy a gift for a tween? Look no further!
We’ve rounded up the best tech gift ideas for tweens in this handy guide.
Tween Tech Gift Ideas
Buying for a tween can be daunting. Kids now a days have all kinds of gadgets and gizmos, but what do they really want and what will they really use. We’ve rounded up several of our favorite tween gift ideas to make your shopping process super easy.
Also, everyone has a budget. Our tween tech gift guide has ideas in every price range so that you can find the perfect present without breaking the bank. Let’s start shopping!
Under $20
Pop Solo Karaoke Bluetooth Mic
Tweens LOVE karaoke! This Pop Solo karaoke bluetooth mic is under $20 and will offer hours of entertainment. Gone are the huge karaoke machines.This karaoke mic works with most karaoke apps, so you can sing along with almost any song. It has built in HD stereo speakers, and up to 5 hours battery life. The Pop Solo karaoke mic include a handy retractable smartphone holder. It can be attached to the mic to hold your iPhone, Galaxy, or any other cell phone, to read the lyrics and see the app while you are singing.
LED Shoelaces
Why use plain white shoe laces when you could use LED shoe laces! These LED shoe feature 10 lights each and use two CR2032 battery They are durable and bright and waterproof (the batteries are NOT waterproof.)
LED Cat Earphones
These LED Cat headphone set features LED lights and a 3.5mm headphone jack. In addition to being super affordable (under $20!) this tween gift idea offers a 1-year worry-free guarantee: if your tween breaks it, return it and the company will replace it for free.
Propel Star Wars Drone
We had the opportunity to review the Propel Star Wars drone. It’s a great toy, perfect for the Star Wars lover. Learn more about it here.
LED Light Up Gloves
These LED Light Up Gloves are fun, affordable and would make an awesome stocking stuffer for a tween. These LED gloves provide 6 different pre-set lighting patterns that can quickly and easily be cycled through. The LED lights are powered by 2 CR2032 batteries which are included and can be replaced.
3D Illusion Night Light
This night light isn’t your typical plug into the wall night light. This is produces a 3D illusion! There are various options to choose from. This unique tween tech gift idea is out of the ordinary, affordable and definitely something your tween will be talking about!
Under $50
Ozobot Educational Robot
The Ozobot 2.0 Educational Robot is a programmable robot that you can program to dance, race, and more! This little roboto is one of the world’s smallest programmable robots measuring in at just over 1 inch. The Ozobot robot is a great gift to help encourage STEM learning thru play.
Amazon Echo Dot
The Amazon Echo Dot may seem little but has lots of might! If your tween is into music, this works as a music player that will stream from multiple streaming services. You can also use as an alarm clock and much much more! The little Amazon Echo Dot provides quite a bit of functionality for not a lot of money! Check out our Amazon Echo Dot review.
Walkie Talkies
Is your kid not quite ready for a phone? These walkie talkies are a great tween gift idea for the tween who isn’t quite ready for a whole, but maybe you want to still keep in touch with them as they bike the neighborhood. These are affordable and have a 4 mile range. These walkie talkies offer a clear sound and 22 channels.
Under $100
Ollie by Sphero
Encourage learning while playing with the Ollie by Sphero. This app-controlled robot with a tough polycarbonate shell will travel up to 14 mph! The Ollie charges via USB and offers over an hour of gameplay.
Here is a little bit about Ollie: Ollie is an electrically propelled computer with onboard intelligence that gives you real-time feedback on tricks. You can also program Ollie using the Sphero MacroLab app.
Under $250
DBPOWER UDI U842 Predator WiFi FPV Drone with HD Camera
The DBPOWER UDI U842 Predator WiFi FPV drone with HD camera ranks 4.5 stars with well over 250 reviews.
- Live Video Feed in High Definition from Your Mobile Device with All New FPV Wifi Feature
- Gravity Induction Lets You to Fly Your Rc Drone Forward, Backward, Left or Right in Correspondence to the Angle at Which You Hold Your Mobile Device! You Can Now Be in Total Control
- HD Camera & Bonus Battery: Capture Pristine Hd Aerial Footage and Photos – 720p Hd / 30 Fps; And 2pcs Lipo Batteries to Double Your Flying Time
- Headless Mode: Makes Easier Flight and Better Control, No Worry about Drone Direction When Flying
- Easy Safe & Fun: The Headless Mode, Low Voltage Alarm, 360° Flips Function Ensure You Fly the Quadcopter at Ease, Fun and Safe, No Worry about the Fpv Drone Fly Away
Under $500
Lightning McQueen by Sphero
This tween tech gift ideas maybe pricier ($299 retail) than most, but this is seriously the coolest toy we’ve seen! This Lightning McQueen car by Sphero takes remote control cars to a whole new level. From the amazing stunts to the interactive body of the car, this tech gift is sure to impress. Read our full Sphero Lightning McQueen Review.